Yes Vending machines not just conserve resources on Labor but other than that they help conserve on overheads and utility bills. For example the space taken by a vending machine is far less than a departmental store for instance and the electricity consumed by a vending machine is considerably less than the electricity required to operate even a small sized store. All that cost adds to the price of the merchandise, especially with the increasing costs of real estate. Besides they take a smaller space.